Rugged USB Flash Drive

Rugged USB Flash Drive

Some of us need to take our computers into hostile environments, for which the Transcend Rugged USB Flash Drive (JetFlash V70) is made. It is covered with a rubberised casing that is water resistant and shockproof – it’s certified MIL-STD 810F.

There’s a cap protecting the USB connector, and a small rubber insert keeps the cap gunk-free while the drive is in use. Performance was reasonable, with the drive capable of about 50Mbps over USB 2. However, Transcend isn’t out to sell you a Ferrari among memory sticks – its focus is on a building a tank.

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